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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.93, 393.50 and 217.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.93, 393.50 and 217.82 is: 300.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.93 : 393.50 = 217.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.93/393.50 = 217.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.93x = 393.50 × 217.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.93x = 85,709.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,709.11/284.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.81

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